Sunday Writing Prompt – Headlines

Headline Gone Viral: Bride ties her baby to her wedding gown while walking down the aisle Source:  Timesnownews.com I wonder what was it that you suffered while carrying me? A let-down lurking beneath your fancy wedding gown? What fury is that you unleash on the world? Whose attention do you seek? To whom do you … Continue reading Sunday Writing Prompt – Headlines

Opposites attract

existence makes sense when I prove a point negate a theory I say “unlike you, I believe in…” people applaud… I look fairer in contrast with your shades or my dark opulence stands enriched against your faded ineffectiveness I love you for being different it helps me find justifications to do whatever I like doing … Continue reading Opposites attract

Tomorrow

Can I call it a day as yet? I’m certainly in a better place than where I started. Achievements celebrated and posted on social media for accolades, I look forward to a night of rest. But who says the morning will not bring fresh challenges? Rocks can come rolling down the mountain, flags hoisted can … Continue reading Tomorrow

History

Innocence I could not find but beneath the folds there are memories of where it all began   how far I’ve come? how far yet to go? where am I? where did I want to be?has the journey been worth it?   an enlightened self speaks let buried ghosts lie where I live today is … Continue reading History

Do you take responsibility?

“Mr. CEO, why was no action taken against a sexual offender in your team?’ “We received no complaints.” “Are you aware that three women from his team have quit, without having another job in hand?” “They must have had their personal reasons.” “Is it true that your secretary had complained about the said person’s behavior, … Continue reading Do you take responsibility?

Those who left

In a city this size, every year, hundreds of husbands walk away. Kids leave home. Wives escape. People disappear.  I wish I could blame the government or natural disasters or climate change. But truth lies elsewhere. What is it that makes relationships so painful? How does hope wither away? Why do they think leaving home … Continue reading Those who left

Mirage of clarity

The sky is so clear after several weeks. Vale smiles at me, as he looks up. I can’t recall when did I see him smiling last. Life has not been easy for us, but he will never know. He blames us for the unrest he feels within himself. He has reacted adversely to his mother’s … Continue reading Mirage of clarity

Shapeshifters

sensitivity to numbness, distrust of trust, drug-induced euphoria. Reason clashes with Emotion What is true? Which is illusion? What I see and hear, or what I feel?   A shift in perception creates conceptual clarity. white noise in the mind gives equanimity.   I see you in a different light. each layer being peeled apart, … Continue reading Shapeshifters